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Cllr Geoff Makhubo has reaffirmed the City’s commitment to transparency and accountability relating to procurement and expenditure on Covid-19 related items. The Executive Mayor’s assertion comes in light of widespread...

​Two suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for possession of stolen copper cables. The pair was apprehended by JPMD officers at the weekend after being caught...

The Executive Mayor has bid farewell to 63-year old songstress Sibongile Khumalo, who was laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre at the West Park Cemetery at the weekend. She died...

​The City of Joburg’s Department of Health and Social Development will hold webinar sessions aimed educating residents about STIs, teenage pregnancy and medical male circumcision as part of the National...

Libraries are normally quiet, but since the lockdowns imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are eerily still, with no sounds of pages turning from the normal students...

Two tech start-ups, Malii Fintech and Speakk have scooped the maiden Smart City Innovators Awards after developing digital applications that can improve mobility and communication in Johannesburg during the Covid-19...

As globally fêted trombonist, composer and crooner, Jonas Gwangwa is laid to rest in his hometown, the Executive Mayor has labelled him the epitome of the struggle for freedom and...

The Executive Mayor, Cllr Geoff Makhubo has described late legendary songstress, Sibongile Khumalo as a jazz pioneer with a mellifluous voice that transcended generations. Tributes have been pouring in since...

The Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Nonceba Molwele, recently joined in the dialogue on mental health hosted by medical expert Dr Fundile Nyati. Cllr Molwele announced...

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has undertaken to release the national emergency housing grant to help the City with relief efforts in the wake of the raging...

The Executive Mayor has marvelled at the Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu music and acting academy, which is under construction in the Soweto suburb of Jabulani. “This will be an...

The City has vowed to arrange temporary accommodation for scores of people left destitute and displaced after an inferno razed through their makeshift homes in Booysens. Over 700 shacks have...

The City has dismissed malicious reports that its billing system is in a chaotic state and unable to generate accurate customer statements. “Our billing system’s efficiency is intact. The system...

​Renowned jazz trombonist Jonas Gwangwa, who died aged 83 over the weekend, has been fondly remembered by his bereaved family as a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and...

The Joburg Road Agency’s regional teams have devised an action plan to tackle a backlog road-related defects across the City, with special attention to stormwater infrastructure as we continue to...

The City’s Directorate of Libraries, which oversees all municipal libraries has clinched the 2020 Public Library Innovation Award for its #Covid-19 Facebook digital video series. The award was granted by...

“The lockdown negatively affected our maintenance plan. Employees had to work from home on rotational basis. Proper safeguarding of facilities was impacted and vandalism escalated. Repairs comes at a cost....

Cllr Margaret Arnolds has welcomed a pledge by various business people in Eldorado Park to partner with the City in restoring vandalised public amenities in the area. Cllr Arnolds, who...

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​​Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as Tata, was a remarkable figure—a freedom fighter, statesman, and father to South Africa's diverse nation....
​Talk Radio 702's much beloved Walk-the-Talk event makes a triumphant comeback, inviting Joburg residents to embark on an exhilarating adventure at the Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng on Sunday, 20...
​The legacy of former President Nelson Mandela was celebrated with a meaningful ceremony at the Mandela Mural Precinct at Thokoza Park in Soweto....
Ward 18 residents in Eldorado Park will finally see relief as the City begins major drainage and water system upgrades, restoring dignity, creating local jobs, and addressing long-standing infrastructure failures...
Speaker Colleen Makhubele honoured fallen South African soldiers at the Delville Wood commemoration, reflecting on their sacrifice and urging the youth to remember this pivotal First World War battle and...
City Power is tackling persistent outages in Fleurhof by repairing ageing cables, upgrading infrastructure, and monitoring the overloaded grid as rapid population growth and illegal connections strain supply, with long-term...

​Cape Town Opera (CTO) is thrilled to present the powerful opera Tosca by Puccini to audiences at the Joburg Theatre. The highly anticipated production will grace the Mandela Stage between...

Dr Nazira Cachalia, a driving force behind the Joburg City Safety Strategy, celebrates earning her PhD while championing resilience, collaboration, and policy excellence—continuing to inspire colleagues and shape safer communities...
City Power is expanding load-shedding exemptions for key institutions and select businesses to protect jobs and essential services, while advancing alternative energy solutions to boost reliability, cut dependence on Eskom,...
Johannesburg Water has deployed roaming and stationary tankers to safeguard supply during Rand Water’s shutdown, ensuring essential sites remain serviced while urging residents to conserve water until full restoration....
The City’s Library and Information Services staff united ahead of Mandela Day to donate food, blankets and essentials, demonstrating Ubuntu and community compassion while supporting the Health and Social Development...
MMC Eunice Mgcina conducted oversight visits to key JDA projects in Kaalfontein, Diepsloot and Turffontein, reaffirming the City’s commitment to timely infrastructure delivery that improves community facilities, mobility and access...
Galaxy 947 Joburg Day returns to Crocodile Creek Polo Club on 2 September, promising a high-energy music spectacle with top local acts. Samsung’s partnership elevates the experience. Tickets available via...
​Families and athletes gathered on a chilly morning at the Johannesburg Zoo to walk or run in support of the upcoming Netball World Cup 2023....
The Jabulani community is set to benefit from a new Olympic-sized swimming pool delivered by the JDA, expanding the Safe-Hub’s world-class sports and youth development facilities and strengthening the City’s...
​​Many might know Thembelihle Mkosi (34) as a dedicated officer of the law, but to an eight-year-old girl, he will always be remembered as someone who made a lasting impression...
City Power teams are on high alert as a cold front approaches Joburg, increasing strain on the electricity network. Extra resources are deployed, and residents are urged to save energy...
City Power is ramping up scrap-metal raids after arrests in Alexandra, targeting cable theft that threatens Joburg’s power supply. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity as the City intensifies...

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